Progressive monotubes
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 196
Likes: 1
From: Amersfoort, The Netherlands
I installed this kit two weeks ago and like it a lot.
Since work kept me busy I only got to ride 40 miles with it, but hope to do some riding this week and put a review on here.
First impression however is very good. The parts are all good quality and I did notice an improvement over the Intiminators I used the last 3 1/2 years, and those were a huge improvement over the stock suspension.
It's also nice not having to worry about leaking seals!
Cheers, Hans
Since work kept me busy I only got to ride 40 miles with it, but hope to do some riding this week and put a review on here.
First impression however is very good. The parts are all good quality and I did notice an improvement over the Intiminators I used the last 3 1/2 years, and those were a huge improvement over the stock suspension.
It's also nice not having to worry about leaking seals!
Cheers, Hans
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 646
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From: South FL
Don't these still require a small amount of fork oil to lubricate? Wouldn't that still require fork seals?
I'm confused.
I'm confused.
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 676
Likes: 2
From: Glendale, AZ
Yes there are still seals...but really just to keep the dirt out. The oil will never get up near the seals like they do with full spring/oil suspension. Its just a little (like 4oz) in the bottom of the tube to keep the monotube and your slider from grinding together, since they do move a little.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 196
Likes: 1
From: Amersfoort, The Netherlands
However, there's less pressure on them so the chance they'll blow is minimal (I assume, I'm no expert), and if they do your fork still is fully functional.